Pupils entitled to School Transport should by now, have been invited to book journeys for their return to school next week.

You will receive confirmation of these bookings by text later today.

The booking system will close over this afternoon at 3pm, as it will not be possible to process further applications before travel on Monday. If changes are required parents should email schooltransport@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk detailing the pupil name, school and the requested change. Parents will be informed directly when this can be accommodated.

Due to the 1 meter social distancing rule on buses it is important that your child only travels on the vehicle they have been allocated.

In addition, please make your child aware of the following procedures that are required to be adhered to during the journey:

· Facemasks require to be worn on all school transport
· Pupils should sanitise their hands prior to boarding
· No eating or drinking is permitted on any school transport
· Social Distancing of 1M should be observed both boarding and on School Buses
· Pupil transport should only be used by pupils who have pre-booked their place and received confirmation
· It is not possible to accommodate Privilege Pass / Paying places until all social distancing on school transport is removed

Henry Crawford Contract (5701G)
Morning Attendance – Normal pick up times
Afternoon Attendance – Pick up at 12.10pm at Hill Drive then onto the following stops – Eglinton Arms Hotel, Glasgow Road, Humbie Road

Abbey Coaches Eaglesham (5704G)
Morning Attendance – Normal pick up times
Afternoon Attendance – Pick up at 12.15pm at top of Polnoon Street then onto the following stops – Polnoon at Quarry Lane, Polnoon at Mid Road, last pick at Gilmour Street bus stop Humbie Road

Abbey Coaches Waterfoot (5702G)
Morning Attendance – Normal pick up times
Afternoon Attendance – Pick up at 12.15pm at bus stop on Glasgow Road at East Brackenrig Road then onto the following stops – Glasgow Road bus stop Floors Road and Glasgow Road at Craighlaw Avenue

Gary Nicol Transport
Morning Attendance – Normal pick up times
Afternoon Attendance – For Carrot Farm and Cottage – pick up time will be 12.10pm and Craighlaw Avenue at 12.25pm

If you have any questions relating to the allocation of transport, please make contact via the email address noted above.